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The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham produced a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later thanks to a deflected own goal.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until the towering striker reduced the arrears with a powerful goal of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Comeback

The winger's glancing effort early in the second half made it all square, before Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining.

The midfielder's composed penalty late on sealed the win, ending a run of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Key Moments from the Match

• Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a costly error in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a cross.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a deflection from a shot.
• Moore saw a header hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

This latest clash delivered a further high-octane, dramatic chapter in their growing rivalry.

Backed by high-profile investors, the club's remarkable ascent through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the famous spirit from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a memorable comeback win that highlights their resilient attitude.